Le petit favori
1751 to 1775
Medium
color aquatint and etching
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Widener Collection
Accession Number
1942.9.2414
Art Historical Context
**Le Petit Favori** *-Baptiste Chapuy after Nicolasreince, 1751–1775* Color aquatint and etching Widener Collection, National of Art Step into the whimsical world of 18th-century French genre art with *Le Petit Favori* ("The Little Favorite"), charming print by Jean-Baptiste Chapuy an original composition by Nicolas Lavreince Created during the elegant Rococo era, when artists delighted in playful domestic scenes and affectionate vignettes, this work captures the period's love for lighthearted narratives—likely featuring a beloved pet, child, or endearing figure at the heart of the titl...